On the beach at Aberaeron these defense prevent erosion. It is interesting that the pebbles on the right hand side which is more exposed to the effects of the waves are small compared to the stones on the more sheltered left hand side which are much larger.
This wooden footbridge spans the Afon Aeron (that's River Aeron for non Welsh speakers) in the pretty seaside town of Aberaeron in Ceredigion. It was taken in the middle of the afternoon but as it is mid December the light was fading fast and the colours weren't too crisp so I think a black and white image is more effective.
Earlier this week I had to travel to a small village in Carmarthenshire in Wales for work. It was a long day but with 8 hours total driving time through some stunning scenery it didn't feel like work, but don't anyone tell my boss. Along the route I was excited to see lots of my favourite bird of prey, the beautiful Red Kite, but sadly I didn't get chance to photograph them.
I did however stop off at the little seaside village of Aberaeron and although the light was pretty poor I had a really good time taking pictures down on the beach and around the streets and harbour and as you can probably guess I will be sharing some of my favourite shots from the day. I am hoping that I have to go back to that area again in the new year and hopefully then the light will be better.
Today I have chosen this picture of a pebble, it really stood out with the lightning flashes which are not etched on the surface but run right through the stone. I think it looks really cool.
Today's pictures have been chosen more for their historical interest than for any artistic quality.
These lists were posted high on the wall of the harbour master's office and they set out the various customs charges and tolls due in payment for the many and varied goods that would have passed through the harbour in days gone by.
It is these tolls and charges that led to a thriving smuggling "industry" along the coast where there are many little coves and caves ideal for hiding goods and bringing them ashore without the watchful eyes of the customs men.
